Community Information

Local Resources

Altadena Connection(pdf) - Essential guide for residents of Altadena. A list of community resources, organizations, and contact information for services in Altadena. Please pick up the latest copy at the Library!

Altadena HeritageA volunteer-based organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the rich architectural, environmental, and cultural history of Altadena.

Arroyos & Foothills Conservatory seeks to maintain this balance by preserving and protecting pockets of wild lands. We seek to bring people to these lands in a way that allows them to appreciate the wilderness without intruding on it.

Altadena Sheriff's Station Provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated county areas of Altadena and remote unattached parts of the city of Pasadena.

Altadena Food Co-op A group of community members interested in establishing a food co-op store in or near Altadena, CA.

Altadena RotaryAn organization of business and professional leaders who are providing humanitarian services, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations and helping to build goodwill and peace in the world.

Pasadena Humane Society - Did a lost dog wander into your yard after the latest fireworks? Has your elderly cat wandered off? PHS cares for lost and found animals in the cities of Altadena and Pasadena (also more cities)

Pasadena Unified School District Information on public high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools in the PUSD, as well as event calendars and employment opportunities.

Collaborate PASadena - Collaborate PASadena’s core vision is that the children of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre all grow up in a safe, stable and supportive environment that prepares them for success in school and in life.

Day One - Day One is a nonprofit that empowers the community and youth by advancing municipal public health issues and policies.

ACONA - The Altadena Coalition of Neighborhood Associations was established in 2010 to provide a means for Altadena neighborhood associations and Neighborhood Watch groups to network and share ideas and best practices.

Immigration & Citizenship Resources

https://www.immi.org/is a helpful resource for undocumented residents that would like to understand their options for remaining in the country. This website is encrypted and protects all information entered. They also offer free- to low cost legal aid and virtual legal services for anyone who is remote.

https://www.citizenshipworks.org/walks you through the whole citizenship process and offers low cost to free legal advice for permanent residents who would like to become a U.S. citizen.

Health Resources

HealthCare.Gov - Provides public and private health insurance options across the nation. Includes extensive information about your rights as a consumer, how to navigate the health insurance marketplace, and how the Affordable Care Act can help you.

Covered California- California's new health insurance exchange, where individuals, families and small businesses can find affordable health insurance.California's new health insurance exchange, where individuals, families and small businesses can find affordable health insurance.

Young & Healthy - Young & Healthy’s mission is to provide access to high-quality health care for uninsured and underinsured children, and to improve the quality of life for all children in the greater Pasadena area through prevention, education, and enhanced health care services

News Sources

Altadena Now (formerly the Altadena Blog and Altadena Point) features local information and events of Altadena.

211 LA County Call 211 for referrals to social services in Los Angeles County. Professional community resource advisors help callers with critical issues such as health care and substance abuse, domestic violence, shelter, food, legal and financial assistance, programs for children and seniors and different types of mental health services. There is also an online database of social services.

LA County OnlineOfficial information directory of the services, commissions and operations of LA County.

LA County Parks and Recreation Information on the 90+ community parks, playgrounds, nature centers, natural parks and habitat preserves and golf courses in the area.

California Library Services for People with Print Disabiliites - in association with the Library of Congress, provides free Braille and audio books, magazines and playback equipment to all eligible Californians unable to read standard print. Follow the link to find your local braille and talking book library and sign up for free library service.

State Resources

We Prepare educates Californians about the need to prepare for disasters that may strike our state. Whether they are natural – floods, fires and earthquakes – or man-made disasters, we all must have a disaster plan that includes our family, friends and neighbors.

LA County Locator Use this application to find your Polling Place, Sample Ballot, and District information.